IT’S GONNA BE YOU OR HIM

READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-7

Verse 6: “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;”

We like it when we succeed. People enjoy times when we improve, accomplish something significant or make some useful contribution. It isn’t wrong for us to appreciate successes, but we shouldn’t give ourselves too many accolades. It is a dangerous mistake when people esteem themselves too highly, especially when it results in someone becoming self reliant in excess of proper balance. We are provided with the verse above as truth that helps that error to be avoided. This verse is far distant from establishing people as the fount and source of good works. It is clear in its statement that He begins and completes good works. Since the word “He” is capitalized, there is no question that the “He” being indicated is the Lord. Jesus should be preserved as the one remaining in charge of our good works. No mere human should ever attempt to step into what is accorded to God. We must hold to the awareness that works are good and worthy only when He is the author and finisher. That’s a thought – about God’s Word

RESPONSE

1. Is it God’s intention that we enjoy success?

2. What is the highest purpose for human success?